Which of the following statements is correct regarding the famous Kailashnath Temple (Cave 16) at Ellora?
A. It was constructed by joining structural stone blocks brought from outside.
B. It was built under the patronage of the Pallava King Rajasimha.
C. It was built by cutting a single rock from top to bottom.
D. It belongs to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Kailashnath Temple (Cave 16) at Ellora is a monolithic structure excavated out of a single rock hill from the top downwards under the Rashtrakuta King Krishna I.
Explanation:
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